Top of the Rock
Midtown4.7sample rating
About Top of the Rock
Opened in 1933 and reopened to visitors in 2005, Top of the Rock crowns the 70th floor of the Comcast Building at Rockefeller Center. Its open-air terraces are prized for the head-on view of the Empire State Building with Central Park spreading north behind it.
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Why visit
The only major deck with the Empire State Building in front of you and Central Park behind it — the best single view of Manhattan.
Best time to visit
Book a slot around sunset to catch both daylight and night views in one visit.
Recommended duration
Allow about 1.3 hours (75 minutes).
Opening hours
- Every day
- 08:00-00:00
Last entry 11:10 PM. Hours may shift for holidays/events — verify at rockefellercenter.com before visiting.
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Location
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
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